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... ... @@ -2,3 +2,5 @@ 2 2 Autonomy is one of the key psychological needs described in self-determination theory, describing how feeling fulfilled is influenced by how much a person feels in control of their own actions. 3 3 4 4 For people with dementia, this may become problematic. They may become distracted or lost in familiar spaces. There is little time for personal guidance and fenced exploration, as residents need to be watched by staff members to make sure they are safe. Many care homes are fenced off and don't allow their residents to wander off beyond there allowed spaces. But even then, a person with dementia might get confused and lost, having trouble retracing their steps or finding their way in a seemingly unfamiliar environment. Sometimes staff is able to join in on the spontaneous activity, but they can't be there 24/7 for every single resident. A daily task, like walking towards the common room or dining hall might seem like something that people with dementia might get used to, but still this poses problems. Getting to engrain certain daily activities is also a struggle in the daily lifes of care workers and staff. 5 + 6 +One could propose to hire more staff members to ensure that every person in the care home gets the chance to perform leisurely activities semi-autonomously. But limited funding makes this solution hard to implement.